Jets D Dylan DeMelo lands 4-year, $19.6M extension
Jan 16, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) looks to make a pass against the New York Islanders during the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with defenseman Dylan DeMelo on a four-year, $19.6 million contract extension Tuesday.
DeMelo, 31, was set to become an unrestricted free agent. The $4.9 million average annual value marks a significant jump from the $3 million salary he earned last season.
DeMelo played all 82 games and posted career highs in assists (28) and points (31) during the 2023-24 season. His plus-minus rating of plus-46 ranked second in the NHL after Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling's plus-56.
The Ontario native also paced the Jets in blocked shots (139) and shorthanded ice time (2:35 per game).
A sixth-round pick by San Jose in 2011, DeMelo has recorded 144 points (17 goals, 127 assists), 265 penalty minutes and a plus-80 rating through 554 games with the Sharks (2015-18), Ottawa Senators (2018-20) and Jets.
--Field Level Media
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